{"id":2829,"date":"2026-06-08T20:44:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T11:44:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teamoncology.com\/workshop\/5th-team-science-workshop\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T21:37:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T12:37:05","slug":"5th-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/teamoncology.com\/en\/workshop\/5th-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"5th Team Science Workshop"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Now in its 25th year, this signature program will once again convene oncology care professionals from Japan and across Asia for a unique, interprofessional educational experience.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guided by mentorship from a distinguished faculty from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Hawai\u02bbi Cancer Center, and leading Japanese institutions, participants engage in a dynamic combination of didactic lectures and interactive small group discussions. The curriculum is designed to nurture the essential leadership skills and career pathways required to transform patient-centered cancer care through a team-based, multidisciplinary framework.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/i>Learn More About the Team Science Workshop<\/span><\/div>
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Team Science Workshop<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

This signature program convenes oncology care professionals from Japan and across Asia for a unique, interprofessional educational experience. Guided by mentorship from a distinguished faculty from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Hawai\u2019i Cancer Center, and leading Japanese institutions, participants engage in a dynamic combination of didactic lectures and interactive small group discussions. The curriculum is designed to nurture the essential leadership skills and career pathways required to transform patient-centered cancer care through a team-based, multidisciplinary framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As one of J-TOP’s core programs since 2003, we have held this workshop a total of 23 times to date. Serving as an educational platform that drives the promotion and development of “TeamOncology” in Japan and Asia, its curriculum has continuously evolved while always incorporating the latest knowledge and approaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cInnovative Team Approaches to Rapid Changes\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since fiscal year 2022, under the theme of \u201cInnovative Team Approaches to Rapid Changes,\u201d the workshop has been developed to teach innovative team strategies and leadership, enabling diverse healthcare professionals to collaborate and overcome complex challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Objectives<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Develop inclusive strategies<\/strong> that empower multidisciplinary clinical and scientific teams by integrating diverse perspectives and fostering an equitable research environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Formulate personal and team Mission & Vision statements.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Enhance leadership skills and effective communication<\/strong> with a focus on building inclusive teams, promoting diverse leadership, and ensuring equitable opportunities for all team members.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Design personal career development plans<\/strong> that consider diverse career paths, address potential barriers, and promote equitable access to professional growth opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Identify disparities in access to high-quality cancer care<\/strong> in Japan and other Asian countries, exploring projects that address these challenges while prioritizing equitable solutions and inclusive approaches.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n